While the influence that blues music has had on the band is undeniable, the Fatbacks' sound draws from a much deeper pool of musical interests. The Fatbacks play rock-n-soul music, pure and simple, raw and not calculated. The quartet's powerful originals and tastefully selected covers reflect their appreciation for some of the old soul, blues and R&B recordings while keeping their music fresh and relevant to many different audiences. Tight, soulful songs that'll make you shake your thang. The Fatbacks consists of: Thor Platter on guitar and vocals; Eric Sullivan (Sully everywhere but his birth certificate) on guitar and lead vocals, Tom "Shamus" Mullaney on bass, and "the Mighty Joe" Peluso on skins. Come out to a show... and get real paid!